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Thursday, 22 July 2010 08:39 |
Yesterday I started my endorsement on the Cessna 182RG. This requires me to operate a Constant Speed Unit (variable pitch prop) & retractable undercarraige.
I initially found it all a little overwhelming yesterday, but before too long got comfortable in the aircraft, the different & louder noise, operating the new systems etc.
Actually the one that that suprised me was the difference in note & volume of the engine. The Lycoming is a 541 cubic inch, horozontally opposed 6, developing about 235BHP. That's one BIG engine... for a 6 anyway!
I've got more flying today (bashing out circuits I beleive), then tomorrow I'll go for a run down to Archerfield (YBAF) & back.
I knew it was coming, but was also supprised at just how much you need to fly ahead of the aircraft due to the extra 25knots in speed. I couldn't even imagine what it's like to fly a Turboprop or Jet for that matter... talk about prior planning.
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That's an oldie that is WRONG that seems to pass on from instructor to student. If a power setting is in the Manual you CAN use it. It's more about being kind to the engine than breaking it. Same with "Never go more than fifteen degrees of bank in a climbing turn... you'll stall".
BULL! try it in flight simulator OR the aircraft in the training area.
Fifteen degrees gives you a good safety margin and makes you a precice pilot.
You'll get used to the thinking ahead of your aircraft... you really have to in a strutless 210 ... those buggers won't slow down and you'll shoot over the circuit well above the gear extension speed if you don't stay ahead of her.
It's all a matter of experiencing the bites on the bum and allowing a bit more, next time.
Lots of fun thought hay?